Hi MamaZita,
I delivered in Medcare in November 2016 with an external consultant doctor who has her own clinic - similar to yours.
In terms of insurance, all my pregnancy visits were fully covered. However, for my delivery, the insurance only covered AED 10,000 for Medcare including 3 days stay for a c-section so I had to pay a AED 5,000 for my doctor's consultation separately. This was reimbursed later by my insurance but is evaluated on a case by case basis.
The hospital itself was great and I really appreciated the nursing staff in both the labor ward and the maternity ward and the baby's nursery. I had an emergency c-section at 38 weeks and unfortunately, did not have a birth plan. I would recommend that you discuss your birth plan with your doctor and also carry it with you when you go for hospital admissions. Please be super detailed, for example - if you want to exclusively breastfeed your child, you have to insist that you do not want them to give the baby formula while you are in the recovery room.
Their rooms are a bit strange - they don't have hospital furniture but some kind of ornate furnishings - but other than that, spacious. They have a food menu thats bland as is most hospital food but ample portions, enough for you and one attendant. They provide everything for you and the baby after admission such as disposable panties, maternity pads, hospital gown, bassinet, formula milk. You do have to carry clothes for your baby and blankets.
I was happy with Medcare as they accommodated me in an emergency when the hospital where I was registered (American) couldn't but for next time, I would explore Saudi German and Zahra too as many of my friends have delivered their recently and were quite happy.
I would suggest to you to join the maternity tours of the hospitals that are covered by your insurance before you make a choice.
That's really helpful and so appreciated
Big Thank you
I would be interested in the support part and maybe in a birth partner/ support from a trained person.
Can you contact me and let me know how to get started....
Hi Dazz91
I have delivered at Dubai Hospital and i felt it was a good experience as far as the staff were nice and Doctors.
I had a very difficult ending to my story however they were kind and supportive.
Very no frills and no fuss, reminded me of the NHS hospitals back home.
I felt they medically knew what they were doing and have all the equipment and specialist units should they be needed.
